The Writing App Every Student Needs
What is the best thesaurus for student writers? You might expect me to recommend a traditional thesaurus or an online tool. But, the best one I have found is actually an app: IEW... read more
Structure and Style for Students: Schools Pathway
With its video-based instruction, Structure and Style® for Students (SSS) offers schools a powerful tool for teaching writing that supports both teachers and students, especially when they are implementing Structure and Style methodology... read more
Accreditation Progress: What’s on Your Bingo Card?
It started with a question. Every year our daughter Grace poses the question “What is on your bingo card this year?” Instead of New Year’s resolutions, she encourages goals, fun experiences, and opportunities... read more
Expanding Your Stock of Words through Word Lists
“For there is no doubt that I have lots of words inside me; but at moments, like rush-hour traffic at the mouth of a tunnel, they jam” (John Updike). Some students are like... read more
Delving into Decorations IEW Style
As students move through IEW’s structural units at a regular pace, they also learn to insert various stylistic techniques along the way. Initially students learn to insert dress-ups, beginning with the -ly adverb.... read more
How the Word Because Promotes Thinking
In teaching we often focus on how or what students write: the correct answer, the polished sentence, the completed paragraph. The deeper question—the one that shapes critical thinking—is why. A powerful way to... read more
The IEW Checklist Generator: Making EZ+1 Easy!
“Delete row 13. Insert new row above . . . oh, don’t delete that one . . . Oops, I didn’t mean to overwrite my master checklist.” When I began teaching IEW writing... read more
The Power of the Checklist
Many would agree that checklists are helpful tools. Few if any passengers would want to board a plane where the pilot just trusted without first checking that the plane was truly flightworthy. A... read more
The Right Way to Add Visual Elements to a KWO
In the recent November newsletter of the 2025 Magnum Opus Magazine I marveled over a student submission for a Unit 3 essay. Titled “Going to the Chickens,” it was a delightful retelling of... read more
What’s New at IEW for 2026
With the arrival of the new year, individuals often make resolutions and set new goals for themselves. Teachers reevaluate classroom practices and resolve to start the new semester with renewed energy and strong... read more
A Strong Foundation
Any builder knows that a sturdy foundation is essential to the structure and integrity of a building. Just as this is true physically, it is also true mentally: laying a foundation of skills... read more
The Writing App Every Student Needs
What is the best thesaurus for student writers? You might expect me to recommend a traditional thesaurus or an online tool.... read more
Structure and Style for Students: Schools Pathway
With its video-based instruction, Structure and Style® for Students (SSS) offers schools a powerful tool for teaching writing that supports both... read more
Accreditation Progress: What’s on Your Bingo Card?
It started with a question. Every year our daughter Grace poses the question “What is on your bingo card this year?”... read more
Expanding Your Stock of Words through Word Lists
“For there is no doubt that I have lots of words inside me; but at moments, like rush-hour traffic at the... read more
Delving into Decorations IEW Style
As students move through IEW’s structural units at a regular pace, they also learn to insert various stylistic techniques along the... read more
How the Word Because Promotes Thinking
In teaching we often focus on how or what students write: the correct answer, the polished sentence, the completed paragraph. The... read more
The IEW Checklist Generator: Making EZ+1 Easy!
“Delete row 13. Insert new row above . . . oh, don’t delete that one . . . Oops, I didn’t... read more
The Power of the Checklist
Many would agree that checklists are helpful tools. Few if any passengers would want to board a plane where the pilot... read more
The Right Way to Add Visual Elements to a KWO
In the recent November newsletter of the 2025 Magnum Opus Magazine I marveled over a student submission for a Unit 3... read more
What’s New at IEW for 2026
With the arrival of the new year, individuals often make resolutions and set new goals for themselves. Teachers reevaluate classroom practices... read more
A Strong Foundation
Any builder knows that a sturdy foundation is essential to the structure and integrity of a building. Just as this is... read more
